CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Earnings (Loss)	$ 22,712	$ (5,092)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Earnings to Net Cash Used in Operations:
Depreciation & Amortization	11,424	11,188
Gain on the Sale of Assets	(292)	(169)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(559)	1,634
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities (Net of Acquisition):
Accounts Receivable	(6,401)	(5,536)
Inventories	(294,465)	(277,907)
Other Current Assets	(7,988)	(14,454)
Income Taxes	5,270	(6,018)
Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities	224,166	211,197
Net Cash Used in Operations	(46,133)	(85,157)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Payment of Loan Receivable	10,000
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	(12,317)	(9,239)
Proceeds from the Sale of Assets	306	169
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(2,011)	(9,070)
Cash Flow from Financing Activities:
Long-Term Borrowing	249,465	232,269
Payments on Long-Term Debt	(164,203)	(133,943)
Borrowings on Notes Payable	0	2,606
Other	139	(1,368)
Purchase of Treasury Stock	(27,865)
Dividends	(12)	(12)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities	57,524	99,552
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	9,380	5,325
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of the Period	9,420	4,762
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of the Period	$ 18,800	$ 10,087

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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation).